Finance Program

IATP Services

About IATP

The Idaho Assistive Technology Project's goal is to help Idahoans with disabilities acquire the assistive technology they need to live more independent lives. Our mission is "making technology the great equalizer."

IATP Finance Program

The Idaho Assistive Technology Financing Program is a consumer-directed program funded by both private and public money that is designed to help Idahoans obtain and use the assistive technology they need to be successful in employment, education, recreation, and in the community. The Program has been in existence since 1994, thanks to the collaboration between the Idaho Assistive Technology Financing Program, Idaho banks, and the Idaho Community Foundation. They have come together to provide low-interest loans to Idaho citizens with disabilities to purchase assistive technology.

Loan Amounts

Loan amounts will be from $500 to $10,000, or smaller amounts if approved by the participating lender.

Vehicle loans are not covered under the present loan plan, but modifications to the vehicle for assistive purposes can be covered by the loan program. Vehicle loan amounts are based on KeyBank/Zions Bank traditional auto loan programs.

Please Note - Zions Bank has a three (3) year limit on loans regardless of amount borrowed. KeyBank offers a three (3) or five (5) year limit on loans.

Loan Benefits

Low interest rate

No income threshold

Loan Requirements

Anyone who has a disability, or who is the parent or legal guardian of a person with a disability, and who is a resident of Idaho may apply for a loan.

The loan funds must be used for the acquisition of assistive technology for the person with a disability.

An applicant eligible for a loan must demonstrate an ability to repay the loan, must be creditworthy, and must meet the Program criteria.

As of June 2006, the program reached the one million dollar mark in providing loans for assistive technology since 1994.